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Experian share price edges up after first buyback trade — what to watch next

Experian shares rose 0.3% to 2,766p in early London trading after the company bought back 224,000 shares at an average 2,763.6p, holding them in treasury. The $1 billion buyback, launched last week, is set to run through June 2027. The stock remains near its 52-week low as investors weigh buybacks against a cautious market and an upcoming dividend record date.

2 February 2026

LSE:EXPN·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Diageo share price ticks up as China whisky tariff cut kicks in — what investors watch next

Diageo shares rose 0.5% in early London trading after China halved whisky import tariffs from 10% to 5%, effective Monday. The UK government projects the tariff cut could boost exports by £250 million over five years. Traders are watching for signs of demand ahead of Diageo’s interim results on Feb. 25. The stock traded between 1,683.0 and 1,700.0 pence.

2 February 2026

LSE:DGE·Stock Market

National Grid share price touches 52-week high as Ofgem decision looms

National Grid shares rose 0.8% to 1,244.5p in early London trading Monday, briefly hitting a 52-week high. Investors await Ofgem’s decision on RIIO-3 licence changes, due Feb. 3, which will set new price controls for the utility from April. The company’s market cap stands near £61.8 billion after a 27% rally over the past year.

2 February 2026

LSE:NG.L·Stock Market·UK Economy

Unilever share price jumps as markets wobble — what investors watch next

Unilever shares rose 2.25% to 5,051.5 pence in early London trading Monday, outperforming a 0.4% drop in the FTSE 100 as mining and defence stocks fell. The company faces boardroom tensions over its former Ben & Jerry’s unit and upcoming earnings on Feb. 12. Asian stocks and commodities also declined, while the dollar surged after Trump’s Fed chair pick.

2 February 2026

LSE:ULVR·Stock Market

Rolls-Royce share price slips in early London trade as “risk-off” mood bites; Feb 26 results loom

Rolls-Royce shares fell 0.6% to 1,203.5 pence in early London trading Monday amid a global “risk-off” move and commodity selloff. The company’s interim £200 million buyback continues through late February, with full-year results due February 26. Rolls-Royce reportedly halted its UK-backed lunar nuclear reactor project, citing lack of partners.

2 February 2026

LSE:RR·Stock Market

GSK share price ticks up as cost-cutting talk swirls ahead of Feb. 4 results

GSK shares rose 0.3% to 1,882.5 pence in early London trading ahead of its full-year and Q4 earnings due Feb. 4. The Times reported GSK may pursue cost cuts and changes to European manufacturing. Analysts expect Q4 turnover of £8.5 billion and core EPS of 23 pence. Shares have climbed about 40% since April 2025.

2 February 2026

Earnings Reports·LSE:GSK.L·Pharmaceuticals·Stock Market

Lloyds shares slide as Shore Capital turns bearish and UK rate decision nears

Lloyds Banking Group shares fell 1.97% to 106.85 pence after Shore Capital downgraded the stock to “sell,” despite raising its price target. The drop came as FTSE futures slipped and investors braced for Thursday’s Bank of England rate decision. Lloyds recently reported a 12% rise in annual pre-tax profit to £6.7 billion and announced a £1.75 billion share buyback.

2 February 2026

LSE:LLOY·Stock Market·UK Economy

Shell stock price in focus as oil slides 5% on U.S.-Iran thaw ahead of Feb 5 earnings

Shell’s U.S. shares closed Friday down 0.6% at $77.03, last trading at $76.97 after hours, as Brent and WTI crude prices fell nearly 5% on easing U.S.-Iran tensions. OPEC+ kept March output steady. Shell reports fourth-quarter results and a dividend update on Feb. 5, with its $3.5 billion buyback in focus.

2 February 2026

Earnings Reports·Energy Sector·NYSE:SHEL·Oil Prices·Stock Market

Barclays shares dip in early London trade as £500m buyback ends — what’s next for the stock

Barclays shares fell 1.2% to 480.5 pence in early London trading after the bank confirmed it completed its £500 million share buyback, repurchasing about 107.3 million shares. The Bank of England is expected to hold rates at 3.75% on Thursday. Barclays reports results Feb. 10.

2 February 2026

LSE:BARC.L·Stock Market

Rio Tinto share price in focus before London open as copper slides and Glencore deadline nears

Rio Tinto shares fell before Monday’s London open as copper prices dropped nearly 5% in Asia, tracking a broader selloff after reports of a possible change at the US Federal Reserve. The miner faces a Feb. 5 deadline to declare whether it will bid for Glencore, fueling takeover speculation. A new Form 8.3 filing disclosed stakes in both Rio Tinto and Glencore. Rio Tinto closed Friday at 6,738 pence, down 1.62%.

2 February 2026

Commodities·LSE:GLEN·LSE:RIO·Stock Market

British American Tobacco share price edges up after buyback filing, with dividend and results in focus

British American Tobacco shares rose 0.85% to 4,413 pence in early London trading after the company disclosed a Jan. 30 buyback of 125,526 shares for cancellation. BAT will pay a 60.06 pence dividend per share on Feb. 4 and release full-year results on Feb. 12.

2 February 2026

Dividends·LSE:BATS·Stock Market

RELX share price edges higher as FTSE braces for shaky open; results and buyback in view

RELX shares rose 0.9% to 2,602 pence by 0813 GMT, bucking declines across UK stocks as FTSE 100 futures pointed 0.7% lower. Commodities slumped, with gold down 9% and silver over 13% after Kevin Warsh was named incoming Fed chair. Investors await RELX’s full-year results due Feb. 12 and the end of its £250 million buyback program on Feb. 6.

2 February 2026

FTSE 100·LSE:REL·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Glencore share price: what traders watch as copper slumps and Rio Tinto deadline looms

Glencore shares fell 1.7% to 499.25 pence Friday as copper prices dropped nearly 5%, weighing on mining stocks. Rio Tinto faces a Feb. 5 deadline to make a takeover offer or withdraw, under UK rules. Mitsubishi UFJ disclosed a 27.3 million-share stake in Glencore amid the ongoing bid process. Markets reacted to Donald Trump’s pick of Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve chair and higher CME margin requirements.

2 February 2026

Commodities·LSE:GLEN·LSE:RIO·Mining Industry·Stock Market

HSBC share price near record highs: what to watch before the BoE and February results

HSBC shares neared a record high in London after closing Friday up 1.2% at 1,285.4 pence. The bank crossed $300 billion in market value last week and is expected to raise profit targets this month. HSBC completed its privatisation of Hang Seng Bank in Hong Kong and finalized the sale of HSBC Life (UK) Limited to Chesnara.

2 February 2026

LSE:HSBA.L·Stock Market

Singapore Airlines stock dips as Singapore launches green jet fuel group-buy trial with Google, Temasek

Singapore Airlines shares slipped 0.16% to S$6.34 Monday after Singapore launched a voluntary sustainable aviation fuel trial involving the carrier, Scoot, Google, and Temasek. The trial tests a central buying system ahead of a levy on outbound flights starting October 2026. About 2.7 million shares changed hands by mid-afternoon. The Straits Times Index fell 0.8%.

2 February 2026

Green Technology·SGX:SIAL·Stock Market

UOL Group stock slips in Singapore trade as earnings countdown begins

UOL Group shares fell 0.46% to S$10.79 by mid-afternoon Monday, tracking a 0.75% dip in Singapore’s Straits Times Index. Trading volume reached about 1.15 million shares. Investors are watching for UOL’s full-year results on Feb. 26 and updates on its S$1.5 billion Hougang Central bid and the RMB238 million Tianjin hotel sale.

2 February 2026

Earnings Reports·Real Estate·SGX:U14·Stock Market

Sembcorp Industries share price slips in Singapore as Micron deal meets Alinta questions ahead of Feb 25 results

Sembcorp shares fell 0.8% to S$5.98 in mid-afternoon trading Monday, after a volatile week marked by deal speculation. Investors weighed an 18-year power contract extension with Micron against the pending Alinta Energy acquisition, which shareholders approved but still awaits regulatory clearance. Focus turns to Sembcorp’s FY2025 earnings, due Feb. 25.

2 February 2026

Energy Sector·NASDAQ:MU·SGX:U96·Stock Market

Seatrium (SGX:5E2) stock slides 1.4% as oil tumbles — what to watch before Feb 26 results

Seatrium shares fell 1.4% to S$2.08 in afternoon trading Monday, with nearly 10 million shares changing hands. The drop tracked a broader market slide as the Straits Times Index lost 0.7% and oil prices tumbled. Seatrium will report full-year results on Feb. 26 and faces ongoing arbitration over the DolWin 5 project, with claims totaling nearly 300 million euros.

2 February 2026

Oil Prices·SGX:5E2·Stock Market

Wilmar International share price dips today as palm oil futures slide; earnings in focus

Wilmar International shares fell 0.9% to S$3.36 in Singapore trading Monday, with about 5.6 million shares exchanged. The decline followed a 2% drop in Malaysian crude palm oil futures and a broader commodities selloff after Kevin Warsh was named U.S. Federal Reserve chair. Wilmar’s full-year earnings report is due Feb. 26.

2 February 2026

Earnings Reports·SGX:F34·Stock Market

Keppel share price drops 2% in Singapore trade ahead of Feb 5 results

Keppel fell 2.3% to S$10.68 by mid-afternoon Monday, underperforming the Straits Times Index, which slipped about 0.8%. The drop comes ahead of Keppel’s second-half and full-year 2025 results due Feb. 5. Keppel shares have climbed 58% over the past year. Investors are watching for updates on dividends and capital recycling.

2 February 2026

Earnings Reports·SGX:BN4·Singapore Stocks·Stock Market

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Legal & General Shares Drop 6%, Dividend Yield Hits 9%: Is It a Buy?
March 12, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT. Legal & General's shares fell 6% to 242p following full-year 2025 results that missed profit and solvency expectations. Core operating profit rose 6% to £1.62 billion but fell short of forecasts. The insurer's Solvency II coverage ratio dropped to 210% from 232%, signaling potential financial strain. The dividend rose 2% to 21.79p, yet earnings per share at 20.93p no longer fully cover payouts, raising sustainability concerns. At a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 11.6 and a 9% dividend yield, shares look attractive for income-focused investors. However, risks include potential dividend cuts, market downturns impacting asset management income, and exposure to stressed private credit markets.

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 12.03.2026

12 March 2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 12, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: March 12, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT Legal & General Shares Drop 6%, Dividend Yield Hits 9%: Is It a Buy? March 12, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT. Legal & General's shares fell 6% to 242p following full-year 2025 results that missed profit and solvency expectations. Core operating profit rose 6% to £1.62 billion but fell short of forecasts. The insurer's Solvency II coverage ratio dropped to 210% from 232%, signaling potential financial strain. The dividend rose 2% to 21.79p, yet earnings per share at 20.93p no longer fully cover payouts, raising sustainability

XRP Price Today: Ripple’s Australia License Push Keeps XRP Near $1.40

11 March 2026

XRP traded near $1.40, down 1.4% Wednesday, after Ripple announced plans to acquire BC Payments Australia to secure an Australian Financial Services Licence. The move comes as Australia tightens licensing rules for digital-asset firms. Broader crypto markets remained cautious amid concerns over oil prices, Iran, and U.S. inflation. Ripple’s deal is pending completion.

Natural Gas Price Today: Europe Gas Holds Firm as Brussels Weighs Cap After Qatar Shock

11 March 2026

European natural gas prices held near 48 euros per megawatt hour Wednesday as Shell declared force majeure on Qatari LNG cargoes, with disruptions expected to hit from April. Asia is bidding up for replacement fuel, while Brussels considers subsidies or a price cap. LNG Canada increased shipments, but analysts warn Europe’s gas storage could end March far below average if Qatari supply issues persist.

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